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Snacking on Grapes May Add 4-5 Years to Lifespans of Those Who Regularly Eat Fast Food
New research suggests that snacking on grapes might combat the effects of consuming a junk food diet—flushing out the refined fats and sugars of...
Starch in Green Bananas May Slash Risk of Some Cancers by Over 60%, Study Finds
A study has identified a starch in unripe bananas that can reduce the risk of some cancers by more than 60 percent—and scientists say...
Simple Marker Clues-In Scientists to Potential Cure For Asthma
New research has made an important breakthrough that could lead to more effective treatments for the world’s 262 million asthma sufferers.
A study found severe asthmatics...
A Beer A Day–Even Non-Alcoholic–Seems to Keep the Doctor Away
Like wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become wildly popular recently, but are these drinks also healthful?
In...
New Hope for Reversing Acute Leukemia Patients’ Resistance to Treatment
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in overcoming drug resistance in acute myeloid leukemia, a rare and devastating blood cancer.
In a new study, researchers...
Researchers Find New Strategy for Preventing Clogged Arteries
Revving up a process that slows down as we age may protect against a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.
Scientists have successfully minimized...
Good News for Coffee Lovers: Daily Coffee May Benefit the Heart
Drinking coffee—particularly two to three cups a day—is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also...
Resetting Clock on Aging Cells Safely Reversed Signs of Decline in Mice
Age may be just a number, but it’s a number that often carries unwanted side effects, from brittle bones and weaker muscles to increased...
‘High Hopes’ For Treating Severe Asthma After Scientists Identify Anti-Inflammatory Molecule
Scientists have uncovered a new approach for treating severe asthma. They have high hopes their discovery may pave the way for effective new treatments,...
These Superfoods Can Provide Important Nutrients With a Single Bite
Reprinted with permission from World At Large, a news website of nature, politics, science, health, and travel.
What daily habits have you tried out in the...
Breakthrough Using CRISPR to Target Fat Cells in Genetic Study of Obesity
Fat—it is vital for life but too much can lead to a host of health problems. Studying how fat tissue, or adipose, functions in...
How To Help Hummingbirds During the Winter Months – Myths and Tips
It turns out that hummingbirds, as portentous they seem to be in spring and summer, will sometimes stick around in winter, when many proud...
Fountain-of-Youth Pill Could Be on Horizon After Scientists Dramatically Extended Longevity in Mice
A fountain-of-youth pill could be on the horizon after scientists dramatically extended longevity in mice.
Injecting elderly rodents with a grape seed extract increased their...
DNA Sequencing of Viking Bones ‘Will Rewrite History’: They Weren’t All Scandinavian
Invaders, pirates, warriors—the history books taught us Vikings were brutal predators who travelled by sea from Scandinavia to pillage and raid their way across...
New Hydrogel Tablet That Can Purify a Liter of River Water in an Hour
As much as a third of the world's population does not have access to clean drinking water, according to some estimates, and half of...
‘Once-in-a generation’ Fossil Discovery Reveals New Species in 16-Million-Year-old Amber
They've famously survived the vacuum of space, and even returned to life after being frozen for decades in Antarctic moss. But as hard as...
Weight Lifting Can Burn Fat Just Like Cardio: New Research About Strength Training vs Aerobics
It's basic exercise knowledge that to gain muscles, you strength train, and to lose fat, you do cardio—right? Not necessarily, a new UNSW study...
Standing More Often May Help Prevent Chronic Diseases Like Type 2 Diabetes, Researchers Say
In a Finnish collaborative study, researchers noticed that standing is associated with better insulin sensitivity. Increasing the daily standing time may therefore help prevent...
8 in 10 Americans Have Taken Steps to Improve Their Health Since the Pandemic Started, Poll Says
Eight in 10 Americans believe their health is a “work in progress,” and many have been taking steps to improve their lifestyle.
According to a...
The Best Time to Eat Protein and Build Muscle Health? You May Want to Rethink Breakfast
Proteins constitute an essential dietary component that help in the growth and repair of the body. Composed of long chains of amino acids, they...